Shake down - first 3 days done

Well… the first proper off-grid test of the Vecto is complete.
And honestly? Sandy Cape turned it on for us.
Three days of sunshine, calm blue water, beach walks and relaxing into caravan life. The weather was just about perfect and gave us plenty of opportunity to continue learning all the systems and quirks of the new van.
The towing experience from Wundowie to Sandy Cape went really well. The Cruiser handled the Vecto comfortably, although the strong headwinds definitely reminded us that towing a caravan is basically like dragging a small block of flats through the air. Fuel usage was a bit higher than hoped, but apparently aerodynamics still matter 😄
Life inside the van has been wonderfully comfortable. We’re slowly finding homes for everything and figuring out what works and what doesn’t. A few little teething issues have popped up along the way, but nothing major.
And yes… for anyone playing along at home…
Did you know solar inputs now use BLUE Anderson plugs?
I certainly didn’t!
Today we rolled into Geraldton for a quick overnight stop to restock supplies, refill a few things and prepare for the next leg north. Interestingly, with almost no headwind today, the fuel figures improved quite a bit. Amazing what a difference the weather makes when towing.
Unfortunately the sunshine has disappeared and tonight we’ve got rain instead of beach sunsets.
Tomorrow we move on to Coronation Beach.
So far though, the Vecto Shakedown is doing exactly what it’s meant to do:
learning, testing, adjusting… and slowly settling into this new travelling lifestyle.
And we’re loving it. 🍻Read more